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Originally Posted by cgalloway6

UL certifies products, I don't think they will ever certify a person or their capability. Maybe he meant UL certified lightning rod protection devices - if there is such a thing and installed by a licensed electrician.

No, he specifically said installers must be certified and at the time said that there was only one such installer in the TV area. I wouldn't expect a regular electrician to be trained in lightning suppression.

Edit:

Here is what UL says:

How the UL Lightning Protection Inspection Certificate Program works:

UL has made the process of obtaining an Inspection Certificate quick and easy. UL field representatives visit your location to check your lightning protection system after it has been installed. Initial inspections can take between one-hour and an entire day, depending on system complexity. UL Lightning Protection Inspection Certifiates are issued within 48 hours of the completion of the inspection or after variances are corrected.
• After the system has been installed, the UL Listed installer completes and submits the certification application.
• Your lightning protection system is assigned to a UL field representative who inspects the installation and instantly communicates the results electronically to UL and the installer.
• If necessary, a letter detailing any variances is issued to the installer. After variances are corrected, the installer resubmits the application for re-inspection. In some instances, system designs and variance corrections can be reviewed electronically.
• The UL Listed installer forwards the certificate to the premise owner, and posts the certificate on this Web site providing proof that the lightning protection system is in compliance with UL, NFPA, or U.S. government standards.
• Certificates must be renewed every five years.
• Contact your installer if the building changes structurally or if modifications have been made to the system during the five-year period that the certificate is in effect. Your installer can repair or modify the system and make arrangements to have it re-evaluated by UL to determine its continued compliance with lightning protection standards. This is required to maintain your certificate!

So, clearly there are UL listed installers.

From reading through the UL documentation and its complexity, I think those who plan to DIY are literally playing with fire.